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James Marsden Recalls He ‘Clucked Like Chickens’ at Doomed ‘SNL’ Audition

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Hollywood heartthrob James Marsden reveals awkward tale of his disastrous 'SNL' audition and the time he 'clucked like chickens' on stage.
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  • Marsden and a friend responded to an 'SNL' 'nationwide talent search' and ended up performing a spontaneous sketch where they 'clucked like chickens and just walked around each other'.
  • Despite the cringe-worthy audition, Marsden has since gone on to become a successful actor, starring in hit films like 'X-Men' and 'Enchanted' - proving that even the biggest stars have had to overcome early career blunders.
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James Marsden, Saturday Night Live, Live With Kelly and Mark, SNL
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